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Sensitivity is defined as _____

(a) Ip/CW

(b) qu(undisturbed) / qu(remoulded)

(c) Vv/VS

(d) Ww/Wd

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This is a very interesting question from Sensitivity and Thixotropy of Clays topic in division Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct answer is (b) qu(undisturbed) / qu(remoulded)

The best I can explain: The Sensitivity is defined as the ratio of unconfined compressive strength in natural state to that in remoulded state.

St = qu(undisturbed) / qu(remoulded)

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